Nine people have been injured, one critically so, following an explosion at Matla Power Station Unit 6 on Thursday afternoon.
Steam rises from the cooling towers of the Matla power station, a coal-fired power plant operated by Eskom in Mpumalanga .
"Our first thoughts are with those who have been injured and we are ensuring they get the medical attention they need. All emergency protocols have been activated," added Eskom Group Executive for Generation, Bheki Nxumalo. Earlier this week, the utility giant confirmed a trip at the Midas substation, affecting electricity supply to Carletonville, Fochville and Potchefstroom.
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